De Jodensavanne. Ontstaan, geschiedenis en behoud van een Joodse site in Suriname

Jodensavanne, located 70 kilometers south of Paramaribo on the right bank of the Suriname River, represents the first and only semi-autonomous Jewish settlement in the New World. Established around 1650, it was the largest Jewish community in the hemisphere at that time, attracting labor forces with privileges such as religious freedom, land ownership, and a separate court system. The site's synagogue ruins stand as the first architecturally significant building in America and one of the oldest, symbolizing the pioneers of American Judaism. By 1832, the community had relocated to Paramaribo, leaving Jodensavanne uninhabited. This study by Gyssels and Sijlbing (2021) examines the challenges faced by this historical site today, focusing on its preservation and memory. The research likely employs historical analysis and archival documentation to shed light on the site's significance and current conservation needs.

Gyssels, K., & Sijlbing, H. (2021). De Jodensavanne. Ontstaan, geschiedenis en behoud van een Joodse site in Suriname. Témoigner. Entre Histoire et Mémoire, 133, 130–138. https://doi.org/10.4000/temoigner.10501